Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky
Glenfiddich
£179
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£208
| Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfiddich | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.6% |
| Age | NAS | 23 yr |
| Price | £179 | £208.33 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky is better value at £179 vs £208.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£179 vs £208.33)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£208.33 vs £179)
Who should buy Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Chinese New Year 2024 Speyside Whisky
Only Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice